“Let’s Play” video policy for games I’ve created

So there’s been some hoo-ha recently about Google taking down YouTube videos of gameplay due to dubious Content ID matches. Along with other indies, I’m taking specific steps to push back against the trolls.

So let’s make this clear and explicit – you are free to make and monetize “Let’s Play” videos and video reviews of any of the games I’ve created. Stream them on TwitchTV, upload them to YouTube, Vimeo, MySpace(!), wherever. Please monetize them & get uber rich ! Ask nicely, and I’ll probably give you a review copy or an unlock code for the game too, so you can show everyone the full unadulterated experience.

Some of my games use Creative Commons Attribution licensed music – you should check the credits section of the game and make sure your video also includes a credit for any Creative Commons licensed music in the description. In particular, Def currently uses this catchy track “Fist Bump” by Ramiz Haddad, and Assembly and BlinkWorld by DST.

Also, it’s good form to provide a link back to the game from description below your video – either this site, or maybe somewhere you can buy it. I tend to repay the favour and tweet, G+ share, etc your video, so link liberally and we will both win.

There’s a nice list of indie developers and their video policies over here at Beals Software. Go make some awesome indie “Let’s Play” videos !